Scaffolds – separating fact from fiction
Site Safe follows up last month’s article on scissor lifts by looking at some common questions about scaffolding One of…
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Head flashings
Head flashings over windows have the vital job of directing water back to the outside. Unfortunately, poor installation is common…
Roof junction detail
Getting flashings right between a tight area such as the main gable of a building and the ridge of a…
The times they are a changin’…
Do you look at shifts in your market, innovations in the building industry and developments in the wider economy, and…
Protecting your business
Statutory liability insurance is designed to protect businesses from accidental breaches of the law and can provide cover to builders…
Don’t fall short on working at heights
Site Safe separates fact from fiction by looking at some commonly asked questions regarding working at heights We are often…
Keep waterways waste free
As promised, Under Construction will be including all compulsory Codewords articles to help LBPs earn their required points and stay…
Managing timber moisture
Bringing wood’s moisture content into a workable range is key to preventing issues – Carter Holt Harvey offers tips on…
MBIE aims to inform homeowners
As a builder, it’s in your best interest to ensure your clients know their rights and obligations When it comes…
Risk control
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, you need to protect your workers and anyone else on site…
Will ten-year builders warranty insurance soon be compulsory?
Once again, the Ministry of Innovation, Business and Employment is looking into the feasibility of making it compulsory for builders…
Working with hazardous materials
Workers in the construction industry can be exposed to many hazardous substances on site, so it’s important you know how…
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